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SWITCH – Project number: 101060483
Call: HORIZON-CL6-2021-FARM2FORK-01-15:
Transition to sustainable and healthy dietary behaviour
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Food indexNuts & SeedsNuts
Brazil nut

Brazil nut

Nuts are an excellent source of unsaturated fatty acids, fibre, vitamins, and minerals, and are also a good source of plant-based protein, with a medium environmental impact.

Data

Environmental score

For producing 1kg

Water Footprint

Water Footprint

1870 liters water/kg

Carbon Footprint

Carbon Footprint

7.7 kg CO2e/kg

Nutritional information

For 100g

  • Proteins (g)14.3
  • Fat (g)68.1
  • Saturated Fat (g)5.6
  • Monounsaturated Fat (g)9.5
  • Polyunsaturated Fat (g)40.7
  • Carbohydrates (g)5.1
  • Salt (g)3.1
  • Fibre (g)6.2